97852-8
ClinicalCOVID-19 clinical status by WHO classification
Definition
An ordinal scale with scoring between 0-8 for clinical improvement recommended by the World Heath Organization (WHO). The scale represents illness severity based on intensity of medical intervention with the highest score (=8) representing death. [https://www.who.int/blueprint/priority-diseases/key-action/COVID-19_Treatment_Trial_Design_Master_Protocol_synopsis_Final_18022020.pdf]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
COVID-19 clinical status
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
WHO classification
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
COVID-19 clinical status WHO
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 97852-8?
LOINC code 97852-8 identifies "COVID-19 clinical status by WHO classification". An ordinal scale with scoring between 0-8 for clinical improvement recommended by the World Heath Organization (WHO). The scale represents illness severity based on intensity of medical intervention with the highest score (=8) representing death. [https://www.who.int/blueprint/priority-diseases/key-action/COVID-19_Treatment_Trial_Design_Master_Protocol_synopsis_Final_18022020.pdf]
What does 97852-8 measure?
This code measures COVID-19 clinical status in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.